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Soccer! — or should we say Fútbol?

July 3, 2014

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No, it’s not the World Cup, but it was quite an evening only three weeks ago now (it seems much longer ago than that), when GC students and Carazo host families joined a local soccer team in Diriamba for a series of brief matches that left us smiling, breathless and hungry. Organized and officiated by Alisa’a host dad, Rafael, the games were a big hit for those who played as well as those who cheered from the sidelines. Afterward we invited the Diriamba team and host family members to join us for a well-earned pizza dinner across from the central park in Diriamba. Enjoy these action shots!

(Note: We are on the road this week and next, visiting all 22 students at their service locations. We will begin posting reports of these visits soon.)

Lisa and Jen

Team Goshen ready for some action
Sam and Martin show us what they’re made of
Anika joins Anna and Sam on the field
Playing or posing?
“C’mon coach, put me in!”
GC students play a match with their siblings
Thomas and host brother try a new move
Jen tries to convince Brian’s host mom to go out there and play too
Jacob takes a penalty shot
Thomas calls for a time out
Jared and Alisa strategize
Host dad Rafael keeps us entertained with play-by-play commentary
Spectators enjoy the action
Rafael and Jen have a word on the field
Brian “defends” the goal
Brian gets busy at the goal
Jared takes a penalty shot
Go, Goshen, go!
Blake saves the day with some excellent goalie action